Is it dangerous to meet people on the internet?

I met a boyfriend on the internet. He wasn't altogether bad though, but he did turn out to be a bit of a jerk in ways. Well In any case, I also met my husband through the internet but that's a little different as we had a friend in common, who told him to message me. We met in person a few weeks after we started to talk, and we hit it off from there, 2 years later and we're married.

I met someone on the internet once and we actually went out. I think it's important that the person you're chatting to at least has a webcam, so you can see him/her. Also, if you do decide to meet them, do it somewhere with a lot of people, like the cinema or something. My experience with meeting people on the internet was good, but that doesn't mean that nothing can happen to you. However, if you really like the person, I think you should go for it, take all the necessary precautions and meet them. Talking with someone in person and knowing them is just not the same as chatting over the internet.

I met an ex-boyfriend online. He lied about a fair few things and turned out to be a complete Jerk. My current I also met online though, and he hasn't so far lied, or atleast been found out! It can be dangerous so try to meet in a public place, or agree to meet him/her with a friend or two in a public place-just for your safety.

It depends on the purpose you meet,I've met 3 male friends from internet(I'm a boy)after we knew each other for more than 2 years,we met offline just for fun,it's OK even they lied to me. I think it's dangerous if someone you met online for a short time and wants to see you,goodluck. :)

hello Java, I had circle of friends whom i met from the net. Yes,we been seeing each other,had fun and even set occasion and party. We've known each other for 2 years now,and we will be celebrating our second year anniversary this coming April. We also had an Indian family friend,and tradition nor culture never been an issue in our friendship. They trusted us,as much as we trust them. We can lie on net and also met liar people. What matters most is,you knew yourself. It is always better to be honest to meet honest and real people too. Have a good day always

it is dangerous to meet someone you met on the internet in real life. they could be anyone at all. also, the friend you make today could be the the person who scammed you, gave you a virus, and threatened to kill you yesterday.

i think it depends....such as normally you can meet good people even if you knew for the first time on the net!!Surely in many cases depends of different situations so personally i don't consider dagerousmeeting people in this way...may be for girls sometimes it can be if they meet strange people but in some cases i think if you talk and everytime they are strange or make strange conversation surely it can be dangerous too!!

Maybe,maybe not. It really depends. But meeting up with someone whom you've met online has its risks. That's why you have to take precautions. This works the same on the other persons point of view. I have not meet someone whom I've became friends with through the internet but if ever it happens i would certainly take precautions like meeting in a public place or having companions.

it is dangerous to meet someone you haven't seen. If it's just chatting online, then it is okay. But meeting in person is a different story. You need to be very careful. it's not that they might look different from what you are told before but you may also be cheated into doing something else. but it doesn't mean that all people from internet are bad. there are good people as well. (like me ^.^) so, my suggestion for you is to be very careful if you want to meet someone in person. ask your friend to accompany you should be encouraged!

I think it may be dangerous or not, but one thing is truth, it is very easy when 2 people meet online there is a lot of potentials to they to lie. Some people live some kind of fantasy when they are talking online, but at the time of the truth, when they meet the conversation is so boring because they have set up unrealistic expectations about each other based on the fantasies that they were living while talking online. Also when you talk to someone online you really don't know who you are talking to, it many be a murder or a raper, basically some creep.

Yes it is a fact and as I responded to your earlier post that specially for children, PG is a must to save them from jerks.

Yes it is dangerous even to connect to internet but it is safe as long as you play it safe.Go through all the security guide lines while joining to any online community.

i have met persons off the internet twice. we are no longer friends now away. Sometimes persons who you speak with on the net can be such good pretenders because when you really get to know them it is a completely different story.

hmm is it dangerous?! Hmmm i think that it isnt dangerous because we chat each other.But may be in some occasions it can be dangerous when we become nervous and agressive.Once one my friend told me how he was scared but I dont believe him .

Times are not safe right now and there are a lot of things you should be careful about when being online. There are someone you meet who may be real too but it is always better to take caution when you meet with these people as you are only connected via internet, you do not really know them to some level and have not seen them or observed them very well.

Well, if you want to meet them in person. Than yes, but its not like you would have to meet in the worst places. You could just meet in public places where you have plenty of people around you making sure that it doesn't really get that dangerous. Besides that, you could always ask for a photo of the other person just to see if their description fits with the photo. It also depends on who you are and who you wanna meet up with. Meeting strangers from the internet as a child obviously would seem more dangerous than if you were a adult.

I am sure most of the people that I interact on the Internet are really cool people in real life. That being said, I would not chance any person who wants to meet up, being one of the exceptions. You just never know exactly who is on the other end of the screen. The most sincere sounding person in the world can be the most deceitful. Many people online can be rather dangerous in real life. The possibility always exists and I think I would always be taking a calculated gamble if I met with someone that I talk with online in real life. For all I know, that person could be a deranged serial killer that could be using the Internet to search for victims. A bit out there but extremely possible.

Ive heared a lot of people mee here on the internet and then they meet truly in person. As far as know its not dangerous.

Hello, Actually I've found some really good friends from internet. But I still think internet is not a dependable place to make friendship or any other serious relationship. People do conceal truths partly to keep their privacy and partly due to avoiding unnecessary trouble. But some malicious elements are out there for very definite purpose. Actually, you can't believe these people whether they are in front of you or talking over internet. Judging people with your sixth sense becomes necessary. If you think you can take all the responsibilities and manage everything right, then you don't have to worry about anyone you are meeting a stranger from the internet. Take care God bless you

There are two for this question: 1) YES 2) NO.... lol